Tag: hospital stay

What to Do When Entering the Hospital

As I walk the halls of my hospital, I pass many who wear the confused look of travelers in a strange land. They’re like refugees or tourists on a terrible trip, shuffling papers as they walk along sterile corridors, reading each sign as they pass. They’re lost, overwhelmed, and scared. They don’t know where things…


How to Get the Most From a Hospital Stay

August tends to be a busy month for labor and deliveries across the country. This past August was no exception. Our hospital covers overflow from the Kaiser system, and this one couple stood out from the rest. I was called around midnight to evaluate this first-time mom in early labor. She was turned away from…